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Turbine blade airfoil, turbine blade and turbine blade cascade for axial-flow turbine

US6638021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/713
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turbine blade for an axial-flow turbine includes an intrados generating a positive pressure, and an extrados generating a negative pressure, wherein the intrados and the extrados are provided between a leading edge and a trailing edge. An inflection point is provided between a concave portion on an upstream side and a convex portion on a downstream side in a region extending from a position of 80% on the intrados to a rear throat, and the length of a normal line drawn downwards from the intrados of one of the turbine blades to an extrados of the other turbine blade has at least one maximum value in a region extending from a front throat of the one turbine blade to a rear throat. Thus, it is possible to disperse a shock wave generated from the intrados at the trailing edge to prevent the generation of a strong shock wave, thereby reducing the pressure loss caused by the shock wave. In addition, a speed-reducing area can be formed on the extrados generating the negative pressure to promote the transition from a laminar flow boundary layer to a turbulent flow boundary layer, thereby preventing the separation of the boundary layer caused by the interference with a shock wave to reduc…

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